Technical Center gets a new Gator

Mike Barner, Director of Moberly Area Technical Center, presented a compelling case for the purchase of a John Deere Gator for the Technical Center to the School Board on Tuesday night (October 8).

According to Barner, Mr. Blecher (one of two Agriculture Teachers at the Technical Center) requested the Gator for their landscaping program. Currently, agriculture students are maintaining the landscape around several of the District properties. Having a Gator would keep Belcher within quicker range of his students, who are often at different locations. This would also help aid in the process of hauling equipment and debris.

Due to Enhancement Funding from the state, the District would be able to split the cost of the Gator. The district will only be spending roughly $2,770 for the brand new Gator. Typically, according to Barner, the state share is only 25 percent of the cost; however, the state approved a 50 percent split. Barner said he could not pass up the funding option, and brought the request before the Board.

School Board members agreed and accepted the bid from J.F. Roling and Son from Salisbury for the total cost of $5,450.

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